Besham

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Besham (also known as Besham Qala) is the largest town and commercial centre of the Shangla District in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan.

Besham's shops remained open 24 hours a day due to its geographic position, as it is on the famous Silk route which connects Pakistan with China. Besham shops are famous for it's china and international goods. In summer this small town is the centre of international and national holiday makers who use this route to visit the Northern areas of Pakistan. Besham has got a few good hotels including PTDC Motel, Besham Continental Hotel, Hotel Paris and many more. People in this small town are friendly and hospitable. There is a civil hospital which was upgraded to the Tehsil level.

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Coordinates: 34°56′15″N 72°52′45″E / 34.9375, 72.87917